How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers float plans to protect benefits
Lawmakers are floating several plans to prevent a projected Social Security benefit cut beginning in 2032.
Lawmakers are floating several plans to prevent a projected Social Security benefit cut beginning in 2032.
Dallas estimates $1.8M security cost for the upcoming Republican National Convention
Dallas officials estimate police security for the upcoming Republican National Convention could cost $1.8 million as the city explores reimbursement options.
Dallas officials estimate police security for the upcoming Republican National Convention could cost $1.8 million as the city explores reimbursement options.
Texas governor’s race: Abbott widens lead over Hinojosa in new poll
A new poll has found that while the Texas governor’s race is much tighter than similar races in the past, the gap between the candidates has widened.
A new poll has found that while the Texas governor’s race is much tighter than similar races in the past, the gap between the candidates has widened.
Texas appeals court denies bid to block Galveston County’s new voting map
A Texas appeals court denied a request to block Galveston County from using voting maps drawn after the March primary elections for its November elections.
A Texas appeals court denied a request to block Galveston County from using voting maps drawn after the March primary elections for its November elections.
Texas drag show ban again ruled unconstitutional by federal judge
Texas’ so-called drag-show ban law has been struck down by the courts again.
Texas’ so-called drag-show ban law has been struck down by the courts again.
What the Supreme Court's mail-in ballot decision could mean
The Supreme Court ruling created a path for President Donald Trump’s restrictions on mail-in voting, introducing uncertainty for millions of voters accustomed to casting their ballots by mail.
The Supreme Court ruling created a path for President Donald Trump’s restrictions on mail-in voting, introducing uncertainty for millions of voters accustomed to casting their ballots by mail.
Senate poll finds Texas Democrats more energized as Talarico leads Paxton
State Rep. James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the closely watched U.S. Senate race, according to a new Texas Politics Project poll that also found Democrats reporting greater enthusiasm for voting.
State Rep. James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the closely watched U.S. Senate race, according to a new Texas Politics Project poll that also found Democrats reporting greater enthusiasm for voting.
Minnesota sues Texas over extradition of ICE agent charged in shooting
Minnesota is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of an ICE officer charged in a January shooting before a key detention deadline expires Thursday.
Minnesota is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of an ICE officer charged in a January shooting before a key detention deadline expires Thursday.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump mail-in voting restrictions
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
Paxton rolls out data center plan; Talarico questions his motives
Texas Attorney General and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton has released his plan to address data center concerns in Texas, but Democrats have questioned his motives.
Texas Attorney General and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton has released his plan to address data center concerns in Texas, but Democrats have questioned his motives.
Karoline Leavitt reveals next role after leaving White House press secretary post
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is returning to her old job after she leaves her post at the end of the month.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is returning to her old job after she leaves her post at the end of the month.
Trump's plan to lower beef prices faces pushback from ranchers and some Republicans
President Trump is planning to allow more imported beef into the U.S. for the next 90 days in an effort to lower record-high beef prices.
President Trump is planning to allow more imported beef into the U.S. for the next 90 days in an effort to lower record-high beef prices.
Trump's 50% tariffs implemented on Canadian goods after trade negotiations suspended
Canada suspended trade negotiations with the U.S. late Friday, blaming "unfair" last-minute changes to Washington's proposed terms and announcing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
Canada suspended trade negotiations with the U.S. late Friday, blaming "unfair" last-minute changes to Washington's proposed terms and announcing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
Abbott equates airport foot-washing stations to ‘white-only bathrooms’ in letter to DOJ
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has equated foot-washing stations for Muslims at airports in Dallas and Houston to "white-only bathrooms" in a letter to the Department of Justice.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has equated foot-washing stations for Muslims at airports in Dallas and Houston to "white-only bathrooms" in a letter to the Department of Justice.